[Geysers] Time code - Questions (and some opinions)

[George Schroeder]

Amen, Jeff!

George Schroeder

On 01/15/2013 12:27 AM, JEFFREY CROSS wrote:
> Three points:
>
> 1) The only way to keep data is to record *direct observations.*
>
> 2) It seems that the problems you're experiencing with your notes and 
> codes are happening because you're trying to do two things at once.
>
> The 0000? code keeps the *computer* happy.
>
> The statement "Beehive probably erupted overnight based on icy 
> boardwalk and dry cone noted at 8am" keeps *people* happy.
>
> Who are you keeping data for?
>
> If your record is to be used by future researchers, then throw out the 
> 0000? codes.  Nobody in the future will know what they mean.
>
> If your record is to be used for data calculation, then keep whatever 
> codes you want, but know that the data won't be worth much to anybody 
> who cannot interpret the codes.
>
> 3) And don't base any calculations on eruptions for which there is 
> only scanty evidence.  If someone's only 50% sure that a particular 
> geyser erupted overnight, then treat the overnight period as a gap in 
> the data.  That's 100% honest.
>
> Jeff Cross
> jeff.cross at utah.edu
>
>
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